anagram
Translation
anagram
Examples
'Listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'Listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is an anagram of ((sth.)) a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. 'Listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: word puzzle, logogriph
Etymology
From Greek 'ana-' (back, again) + 'gramma' (letter). It means to 'write back' or rearrange letters.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'a nag ram' is an anagram of 'anagram' itself.